Confessions of an occasional night owl (plus basketball)
One of the funny things that comes from writing about great morning routines is that people assume you are a morning person. I am not. …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Seeking sources: how to build the home office of your dreams
I'm cranking through a few more pieces, and would love to hear from people! 1. How to design a home office that works. If you've worked …Read More
Weekend plans, and weekend spontaneity
We’ve had a good run of October weekends. First there was camping. Then there was New York City. This past weekend, we had dinner with …Read More
The magic in a messy playroom
With three kids, you accumulate a fair number of toys. They’re generally stored in the basement playroom, but they have a tendency to spread around …Read More
When some Yahoo alters your workflow
I’ve used Yahoo mail for about 12 years now, much of that as a paying customer (Yahoo plus is ad-free). I realize it is not …Read More
Back in the groove (and my outtakes file)
Last week, I was feeling pretty unhappy about the novel. I picked it up for the first time in a few months, and as I …Read More
Why are women so tired?
There’s a certain story out there that women are exhausted. The 2007 National Sleep Foundation’s poll on women's sleep habits came out with the headline …Read More
New York, New York
I lived in New York City for 9 years, from 2002 to 2011. I’d wanted to live there for years before that, and it was …Read More
Taking another stab at a project
I’m finally reading my novel again after 3 months away from it. And my feelings are...mixed. I’m quite fond of many parts. Other parts feel …Read More
Seeking sources: Get ready in less time
Getting ready in the morning can take a lot of time. Forget the commute -- not having to look decent is the major upside of …Read More